Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘equals that of Switzerland’
A new tool estimates how much electricity Bitcoin uses during the course of a year.
Baidu chief doused with water at AI event
A bottle of water was poured on to Baidu’s chief executive during a presentation.
Vodafone switches on 5G network in seven UK cities
It becomes the second in the UK to offer a 5G network
‘Dr Doom’ economist Nouriel Roubini in Bitcoin battle
Nouriel Roubini triggers a Twitter battle after describing Bitcoin as “overhyped” and a “cesspool”.
How important will blockchain be to the world’s economy?
It has been much hyped, but could blockchain really be as significant and disruptive as the internet?
TikTok’s young fans ‘exploited’ for digital gifts
The video platform says it is sorry some have felt pressured to send their favourite influencers money.